Mary Margaret West is passionate about helping women and girls know God's Word and live it out with confidence. For nearly two decades, she’s been leading in women’s and girls’ ministry - teaching, writing, speaking, and walking alongside others in their faith journey. She's the author of Made Worthy (Teen Girls Bible Study) and Show Her the Way: Your Guide to Discipling Teen Girls. , and a contributor to Lifeway Women and Girls blogs, the Lifeway Women’s Bible, and author of several student devotionals.

Mary Margaret has served in churches across Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, and spent years serving Lifeway as an Event Coordinator and Girls Ministry Specialist. These days, she stays busy equipping women through consulting, training, and speaking at events and conferences while also serving the women of her local church.

She holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, loves a good brunch, meaningful conversation, and cheering on women in ministry. She and her husband Jonathan have two awesome boys, Sam and Harris, and love calling Orlando, Florida home.